Each week, ASTA brings its members a round-up of what’s happening in education. From big, eye-catching headlines to the stories most papers overlook, we find the news our members really want to see. This week, the West Virginia strike comes to end, there’s more debate on teachers with guns, and the changes coming for teachers’ unions.

Future of Teachers Unions on the Line: Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Janus v. AFSCME. The case is predicted to have a major effect on unions at large and especially teachers’ unions. Already, unions are considering how they will have to change should the court rule against them. In some cases, this involves attempting to get the state legislature to create an environment friendlier to unions. However, some states are already taking steps that would weaken unions. For example, this week in Florida, the legislature passed a bill that would automatically decertify any teachers’ union that did not have at least 50% of the schools staff as members.

Gun Violence Walkout Planned for this Week: Following the shooting in Parkland, FL, students across the country are planning to walkout at 10 am on Wednesday, March 14th to protest gun violence. The walkout is planned by the same group that organized the Women’s March following the election of Donald Trump and participants are expected to push for greater gun control. School districts are split on how to handle the walk out. While schools are legally able to punish students for missing class, many districts are choosing to see this as a learning opportunity for students and are instead considering ways to support both students who participate and those who choose not to participate.